Meningitis is inflammation of the meninges - the fluid and membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord. There are different types of meningitis such as viral, bacterial, chemical and fungal. Viral meningitis is the most common type followed by bacterial...
Respiratory failure refers to a syndrome which occurs when the respiratory system fails in one or both of its gas exchange functions - oxygenation and carbon dioxide elimination. The condition...
Atrial Fibrillation (also called AFib or AF) is a heart condition that causes an irregular and often rapid heart rate that can increase your risk of stroke, blood clots, heart failure and other...
Certain medical conditions, injuries, and infections can cause joint effusion or build up of intraarticular fluid. Arthrocentesis involves performing joint aspiration/injections to establish a...
Medical coding is in its advanced phase with frequent introduction of the latest versions of classification systems such as ICD-10 and ICD-11. To reduce coding errors, most practices are outsourcing...
Cataract operations account for a large volume of the claims in ophthalmology practices. This quick, painless surgery has improved quality of life for millions of Americans. About 2 million cataract...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently released the fiscal year (FY) 2019 ICD-10-CM (diagnosis) code changes. The ICD-10-CM code set for 2019 includes 279 additions, 51...
Acute abdominal pain (AAP), characterized by pain arising from the abdominal area is ranked as the top common causes for referral to an emergency room and non-trauma-related hospital admissions. It...
Addison's disease (also known as primary adrenal insufficiency or hypoadrenalism) is a rare disorder which occurs when the outer layer of the adrenal glands gets damaged. The adrenal glands are two...
Fun-filled outdoor activities in summer can also bring certain perils. From insect bites to sunburn to dehydration and fractures, physicians' practices and their medical coding companies need to be...
About 20 million people in the USA (15% of the population) have gallstones, according to the World Gastroenterology Organization. Cholecystitis or gallstone disease occurs when gallstones...